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We are about 10-11 weeks away from packing up our bags and moving back to the States, and I can’t believe how fast time is flying by. Looking back, I can see that our journey is divided in three parts: 1. Initial Settling In Period (Months 1-4) Everything was new. The sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and…

Dear Readers, Expatsblog.com has now featured The Seoul of Cyprus on its site! You can check it out here! Please leave a comment in the comments section in the link above, and you can help take part in making The Seoul of Cyprus a top country listing for 2013! Thanks so much for reading! Cheers,…

Before we left, our kids had their annual check up with their pediatrician. At the end of the appointment, she mentioned to us that we should come back with a stronger immune system after living abroad. I hope she’s right. We have been living abroad for over seven months now, and I feel like we…

When Piano Man was Linus’ age, I used to take him to story time at our local library and Barnes and Noble. It was a favorite past time for us because it got us out of the apartment. And meeting those wonderful women, Ms. C, Ms. J, and Ms. S, who week-in and week-out read…

When I was about 11 years old, I chose band as my elective in middle school. Back then, I had the option to choose and elective in music, sports, or the arts. Having had a little experience in piano, I knew that band was going to be an easy choice for me. Of course, like…

UPDATE: Just found out from a friend that Hamley’s moved to Engomi. Hamley’s, you could have left us a note on your door. Just saying. Thanks, A, for the info.! ————— Since this whole economic crisis in Cyprus, I surely thought people would be living like they were under a hurricane warning: stocking up on…

The news cycle may have subsided on CNN, but Cyprus’ economic situation is still a loudly discussed topic on the entire island. And while some things feel slow in Cyprus with the banks still closed, the building owners wasted no time in putting up for lease (“to let”) signs at Laiki Banks. (Photo: Taken March…

When we moved to Cyprus, I knew that I would be leaving behind my arsenal of crafting supplies, which meant no handmade cards or any other craft projects for 10 months. What I didn’t know was how much I would miss my hobby. I have dabbled in a few art mediums: painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting,…

When we told people that we were going to be living in Cyprus, people had all sorts of reactions: “When can I come and visit?” or “Sounds like fun!” – to – “Ooh, sounds like it’s going to be a ‘tough’ life.” (wink, wink.) or “Wow, I wished I could go on vacation for that long.” Vacationing,…

I know I am sometimes an antiquated person when it comes to technology. For example, I never send text messages in America. I think I did once or twice for Prof as he was driving on the road, but he dictated what was to be typed into the text message, so technically it wasn’t my…

A friend from church asked some of us to bring in some biscuits (cookies) to help support Christingle at church several weeks ago. She also asked for volunteers to help set up for the service as well. Since we live so close to the church, I thought I could make a jog out of it…

If you remember my post on How to Reduce Mold in Your House in Cyprus, you know that it has been an ever-prevailing problem in our household. My friends and I commiserate over the pain we go through to eradicate it from our house or apartment. Prof noticed one night that there was some mold…